5 famous buildings made from Corten Steel
COR-TEN™ steel or weathering steel has been used in architecture for several decades now and has built up quite a fan base. Architects and design aficionados love it for its rough yet highly stylistic look. It is often reported that passerbys think buildings made out of weathering steel haven’t been finished or are simply rusting […]
5 reasons to use Corten weathering steel
Corten weathering steel is a type of steel that develops a protective layer of rust when exposed to atmospheric conditions. The two main types of Corten steel are: Corten A, which is typically used for architectural purposes and Corten B, which has been impact tested meaning it is often used in structures. It has properties […]
Do You Know Your Manganese Steel?
Manganese Steel has been used in a number of applications over the years. It was primarily used in railway track developments and in the automotive industry. Nowadays it is often used to make safes, bullet-proof cabinets and anti-drill plates. One of the major advantages of manganese steel is that high manganese steel will quickly work […]
